New patients
Your first visit is $89.
What's included
A real first visit, not a sales pitch.
Most patients walk out of their first Brightleaf visit saying it was the most thorough dental appointment they've ever had. Here is everything your $89 covers.
- Comprehensive oral exam
- Full set of digital X-rays
- Gentle adult cleaning
- Oral cancer screening
- Personalized treatment plan
- Written pricing — no surprises
$89
Regular value: $312. Available to patients without active insurance, for new patients age 13+.
Have insurance?
Most patients pay $0 out of pocket for their first preventive visit. We'll verify your benefits before you arrive so there are zero surprises at checkout.
No insurance, no problem
Our Brightleaf Smile Plan covers two exams, two cleanings, and all X-rays for $299 per year, plus 20% off everything else.
Who we help
If any of this sounds like you, you are in exactly the right place.
The long-overdue returner
Years went by. Life got busy, or anxiety got in the way. You're ready to come back, and you need a team that meets you without judgment.
The family coordinator
You want a single office that handles the toddler, the teenager, and the grandparent on the same Tuesday morning.
The cosmetic-curious patient
You've been thinking about it for a while. You want to see the result before you commit, and you want honest pricing up front.
The dental-anxious adult
Even a cleaning made your last dentist stressful. You need a team that slows down, explains each step, and never makes you feel rushed.
Parents of young children
First visits can set a child's relationship with dental care for life. Ours are calm, playful, and built to end with a smile.
The busy professional
You need an office that runs on time, offers evening appointments, and sends paperwork digitally so the visit actually fits your day.
What to expect
A minute-by-minute look at your first visit.
We block a full hour for every new patient. No double-booking, no rushing. Here is exactly how that hour unfolds.
0 to 10 min
Warm welcome and intake review
We'll go over the health history you completed online. No redundant clipboards, no fluorescent waiting room jitters.
10 to 30 min
Comprehensive exam and digital imaging
Dr. Whitford examines every tooth and soft tissue, reviews your digital X-rays on screen with you, and notes anything that needs a closer look.
30 to 50 min
Gentle professional cleaning
Your hygienist works at your pace, uses comfort-first technique, and explains what she finds in plain language, not clinical shorthand.
50 to 60 min
Treatment plan conversation
If anything needs follow-up, Dr. Whitford walks you through the options, the timeline, and the written cost estimate before you leave the chair.
Before you arrive
What to bring (and what you can skip).
We keep intake as simple as possible. Most of it happens digitally before you arrive.
Insurance card
Or your plan name and member ID — we'll handle the rest.
Health history
We'll email a short digital form before your visit. Takes about five minutes.
10 extra minutes
Arrive a little early for a quick tour and to meet your hygienist before the exam.
Your questions
Write them down. Dr. Whitford sets aside time at the end of every new-patient visit.
Insurance
In-network with the plans most families carry.
We're in-network with all of the plans below, and we file out-of-network claims for most other PPOs. We'll call your insurer before your visit and give you a clear estimate.
Don't see your plan? Call us at (919) 555-0142 — we file out-of-network claims for most PPOs.
Financing options
Care that fits your budget, however you pay.
We believe cost should never be a reason to delay necessary dental care. Here are the options available at Brightleaf.
New-patient visit
$89
Comprehensive exam, full set of digital X-rays, and a gentle cleaning with one of our hygienists. Available to patients age 13 and up without active insurance.
Routine preventive visit
From $129
Exam, X-rays (as needed), professional cleaning, fluoride, and oral cancer screening. Most insurance plans cover this at 100%.
Brightleaf Smile Plan
$299 / year
Our in-house membership covers two exams, two cleanings, and all necessary X-rays, plus 20% off every other service. No deductibles, no waiting periods.
0% financing
CareCredit + Sunbit
Instant approval for most qualifying treatment plans. We'll walk you through the application in under three minutes at the front desk.
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